Clark County to offer residents free law classes

The Clark County Law Library and Nevada Legal Services have partnered to offer several free legal classes this fall for residents, the county announced Friday.

The classes are open to the public and free to attend, but residents are encouraged to call the Clark County Law Library at 702-455-4696 to register. Three of the four classes will be held on Tuesdays at the library, 309 S. Third St., suite 400.

Basics of lawsuits and legal research will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 24, Oct. 22 and Nov. 26.

Estate planning will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sept. 3, Oct. 1, Nov. 5 and Dec. 3.

Probate for estates under $100,000 will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17.

The record sealing forms completion clinic will be held on Mondays and includes four one-hour sessions at noon on Sept. 23, Oct. 21 and Nov. 25. This class requires proof of criminal history and scope ID and will be held at Nevada Legal Services. Residents wishing to attend can call 702-386-0404, ext. 110.

The county also will provide educational PowerPoints on its website under the heading “Legal Education Classes.” Topics covered are drafting a civil complaint in Clark County, eviction notices and habitability disputes.

Contact Sabrina Schnur at sschnur@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0278. Follow @sabrina_schnur on Twitter.